Conference Schedule

The conference schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Friday, December 1

Schedule for a conference with green, blue, and white sections. Green section shows hotel check-in and manager's reception from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Blue section details welcome speech by Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman, a red carpet event from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, and a film screening titled "An Open Door - Dr. Temple Grandin" directed by John Barnhardt, hosted at Colorado State University.

Saturday, December 2

Conference schedule timetable showing times and session details, including welcome keynote, breakout sessions, exhibits, lunch, breaks, and evening reception, on a green background.

Sunday, December 3

Conference schedule with green, blue, yellow, pink, and purple sections listing times and activities, including keynote, breakout sessions, and closing remarks, with some text indicating exhibit hall hours and speaker names.

Conference Features & Exposition

  • Conference Surveys & CEUs: To obtain a Continuing Education Unit or Professional Development certificate, you MUST fill out a CEU Individual Session Evaluation Form for EACH session you attend. Attendees who choose to fill out paper versions of these forms will be able to pick up a hard copy of their certificate from the conference front desk. Attendees who choose to fill out online versions of these forms must also fill out the Conference Evaluation and CEU Certificate Request Form, which will be available online and will open at the end of the conference, before being emailed a certificate or picking up a CEU Certificate at the conference front desk. All forms must be completed and submitted by December 3, 2023. You can view the full conference policy on CEUs here. Your feedback is invaluable in improving US Autism Association events for all – thank you!

  • Exhibitor Hall: Visit the Exhibitor Hall to view and interact with a diverse group of 2023 World Autism Conference and Exposition sponsors and exhibitors. Open 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday!

  • Help Desk: Technical and conference support is available at the US Autism Association tables. You can also send a detailed email to support@usautism.org.

Friday, December 1

(all times MST)

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Opening Night Event - Private Screening of a new documentary film about Dr. Temple Grandin presented by Colorado State University

Opening Night Red Carpet Event: “An Open Door”

We’ll open this year’s conference with a private screening of the new documentary, An Open Door, featuring US Autism Association speaker Dr. Temple Grandin.

AN OPEN DOOR is the forthcoming documentary reflecting on the influential life and work of Dr. Temple Grandin as a champion of the humane treatment of livestock, autism rights and inclusive neurodiversity by employing her gifted insights from her personal experience with autism and visual thinking.  The film speaks with Dr. Grandin, her colleagues, industry professionals and those she has influenced to celebrate her groundbreaking life, lessons learned and lasting legacy.  AN OPEN DOOR is directed by award-winning filmmaker John Barnhardt and presented by Colorado State University. 

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Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
Temple Grandin, Ph.D.

Temple Grandin, Ph.D, is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. She was selected by Time magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World” (2010).

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Check back for more details of the conference schedule, TBA!